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Samuel Jones is a Researcher and Research Data Officer at the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research, Data and Methods (WISERD) within Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences. He has been at Cardiff since 2009, focusing on geospatial data management, GIS applications, and socio-economic analysis. His work includes developing the WISERD geoportal and collaborating with Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament) on geospatial research. Jones holds a BSc in Geography (2008, Cardiff) and an MSc in GIS (2018, Leeds), with research emphasizing town center performance benchmarking and Wales-specific socio-economic policy analysis.
**Education**:
- BSc (2:1) Geography, Cardiff University (2008)
- MSc (Distinction) Geographical Information Systems, University of Leeds (2018)
**Research Interests**:
His work centers on geospatial data applications in urban planning, socio-economic policy, and regional development. He specializes in GIS tools for benchmarking town centers, neighborhood typology mapping, and leveraging geospatial data for policy insights in Wales. Recent projects include analyzing town center performance metrics and developing tools for Wales' socio-economic data visualization.
**Grants & Collaborations**:
Key projects include the Skills and Employment Survey 2012 (focusing on workforce skills in Wales) and a knowledge transfer partnership with Senedd Cymru. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications in Wales' socio-economic landscape.
**Labs/Teams**:
He is part of WISERD's Data Team and collaborates with Senedd Research on geospatial initiatives, contributing to cross-organizational projects that integrate spatial analysis into public policy.
